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A630 GMY

1984 Vauxhall Nova

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,907 mi
Last recorded41,907 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Nova52,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA630 GMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelNova
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 41,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,172 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,407 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,708 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 36,097 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 35,643 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,326 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Nova?

Based on 165,951 MOT tests across 38,339 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
1,993
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
38,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 31,003
constant velocity joint gaiter split 11,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,049
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,696
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,685
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A630 GMY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Nova models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Nova fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 31,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A630 GMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Nova typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Vauxhall Nova is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A630 GMY registered?

A630 GMY is a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is A630 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A630 GMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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